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Ancient history simulation pdfs

Preview of Ancient Greece: Geography Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)

Ancient Greece: Geography Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)

Take your students on a virtual tour to learn about the geography of ancient Greece. Using a combination of Google Earthâ„¢ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about and explore 6 geographical locations. This trip includes Mount Olympus, the Mediterranean Sea, the Peloponnesian Peninsula, Sparta, Macedonia, and Athens.This virtual field trip covers::: geographic location of Greece:: climate:: physical geography:: Mount Olympus (significance & Myti
Preview of Ancient China Geography: Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)

Ancient China Geography: Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)

Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn the geography of ancient China! Using a combination of Google Earthâ„¢ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about and explore the geography of ancient China including: the Gobi Desert, Himalaya Mountains, Tibetan Plateau, Yangtze River, and Huang He River (Yellow River).Your students will learn about::: geographic location of China:: modern-day borders (map skills included):: Gobi Desert (Mongols &amp
Preview of Silk Road: Virtual Field Trip with 8 Location Stops (Google Earth Exploration)

Silk Road: Virtual Field Trip with 8 Location Stops (Google Earth Exploration)

Take your students on a virtual tour and make 8 stops along the Silk Road! Using a combination of Google Earthâ„¢ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about, explore, and better understand the history, geography, and significance of the Silk Road trade network.The 8 Silk Road Stops Include::: Xi'an, China (Chang'an) (City Wall):: Dunhuang, China (fortification, Mogao Caves):: Tash Rabat, Kyrgyzstan (caravanserai):: Samarkand, Uzbekistan (Registan Squar
Preview of Ancient Mesopotamia: Geography Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth)

Ancient Mesopotamia: Geography Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth)

Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn about the geography of ancient Mesopotamia. Using a combination of Google Earth 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about and explore 5 geographic locations of ancient Mesopotamia: the Black Sea, Persian Gulf, Tigris-Euphrates River System, Mediterranean Sea, and the Zagros Mountains.Your students will learn about::: geographic location of ancient Mesopotamia :: modern-day countries of the Middle E
Preview of Ancient Rome: Geography Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)

Ancient Rome: Geography Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)

Take your students on a virtual tour to learn about the geography of ancient Rome. Using a combination of Google Earthâ„¢ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about and explore 5 geographical locations. This trip includes: the Tiber River, Italian Peninsula, Italian Alps, Rome, Constantinople This virtual field trip covers::: geographic location of the Roman Empire :: map skills (drag and drop & fill in the blank):: Tiber River:: Porta Portese (anc
Preview of Ancient India: Geography Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)

Ancient India: Geography Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)

Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn the geography of ancient India! Using a combination of Google Earthâ„¢ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about and explore the geography of ancient India including: the Ganges River, Himalaya Mountains, Indus River, Indian Ocean, Monsoon winds, and the Subcontinent of India.Your students will learn about::: geographic location of India:: the Subcontinent of India:: Ganges River & Hinduism:: Him
Preview of Great Wall of China Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)

Great Wall of China Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)

Take your students on a virtual field trip to the Great Wall of China! Using a combination of Google Earth 360-degree views, informational text, visuals, and videos, your students will learn and explore this Wonder of the World up close! Critical thinking response questions are included throughout the virtual field trip.Your students will learn about and explore::: Huangyaguan:: Mutianyu:: Badaling:: Zhenbeitai:: JiayuguanThis Virtual Field Trip Includes::: Informational Text to build background
Preview of Ancient Inca: Machu Picchu Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)

Ancient Inca: Machu Picchu Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)

Take your students on a virtual field trip to the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. Using a combination of Google Earth 360-degree views, informational text, visuals, and video content, your students will learn about and explore 6 locations throughout this ancient site.Your students will learn about and explore::: Geographic location of Peru:: What is Machu Picchu?:: Sacred Rock:: The Main Square:: Three Windows Temple:: Royal Tomb:: Terraces:: Funerary RockThis Virtual Field Trip Includes::: Informat
Preview of Ancient Egypt: Virtual Field Trip (Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx & More)

Ancient Egypt: Virtual Field Trip (Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx & More)

Take your students on a virtual field trip to explore the achievements of the ancient Egyptians! Using a combination of Google Earthâ„¢ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about and explore 3 sites at the Giza Necropolis (Giza Pyramid Complex). The three stops include the Great Pyramid, Khufu's ship, and the Sphinx at Giza. Your students will learn about::: geographic location of ancient Egypt & the Giza Necropolis:: the Great Pyramid (Pyramid of
Preview of Ancient Mayans: Chichen Itza Virtual Field Trip with Google Earth Exploration

Ancient Mayans: Chichen Itza Virtual Field Trip with Google Earth Exploration

Take your students on a virtual field trip to Chichen Itza in Mexico. Using a combination of Google Earth 360-degree views, informational text, visuals, and video content, your students will learn about and explore Chichen Itza from different perspectives.Your students will learn about and explore::: Geographic location of Chichen Itza:: What is Chichen Itza?:: Who are the Maya?:: El Castillo:: Temple of the Warriors:: Juego de Pelota (ball game courts):: El Caracol (observatory)This Virtual Fie
Preview of Ancient Egypt: Geography Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)

Ancient Egypt: Geography Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)

Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn the geography of ancient Egypt! Using a combination of Google Earth 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about and explore 6 geographic locations of ancient Egypt including: Upper & Lower Egypt, the Nile River, Nile Delta, Mediterranean Sea, the Sahara, and the Red SeaYour students will learn about::: geographic location of ancient Egypt:: modern-day bordering countries (drag & drop map skil
Preview of Ancient Rome: Colosseum Virtual Field Trip | Gladiator Games | Google Earth

Ancient Rome: Colosseum Virtual Field Trip | Gladiator Games | Google Earth

Take your students on a virtual field trip to the Colosseum. Using a combination of Google Earth 360-degree views, informational text, and visuals, your students will learn about and explore this site from various perspectives.Your students will learn about::: geographic location and history of the Colosseum:: architectural structure:: the Arch of Constantine:: Roman gladiators:: hypogeum:: social status and spectator seats:: the political and social importance to the emperor:: decline of blood
Preview of Alexander the Great Ancient Greece Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Alexander the Great Ancient Greece Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Created by
Learning Pyramid
Your students will try to crack the mystery of Alexander the Great's death with this engaging investigation activity for lessons about ancient Greece, the Hellenistic age, and ancient civilizations! Students will learn about the rise of Alexander the Great and his early demise, one of history's great unsolved mysteries, through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive backgroun
Preview of King Tut Ancient Egypt Activity Pharaoh CSI Mystery of History Analysis

King Tut Ancient Egypt Activity Pharaoh CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Created by
Learning Pyramid
Your students will try to crack the mystery of King Tut's death with this engaging and educational investigation activity for lessons about ancient Egypt, ancient civilizations, and world history! Students will learn about the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun and his early demise, one of history's great unsolved mysteries, through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive ba
Preview of GRAPES Design a Civilization Activity | Ancient History Social Studies Project

GRAPES Design a Civilization Activity | Ancient History Social Studies Project

Created by
Learning Pyramid
Teach the GRAPES of Civilization in your classroom with this creative activity that tasks students with designing their very own unique civilization! This resource contains printable project worksheets in color and black and white versions. Organizer worksheets feature each of the G.R.A.P.E.S. of Civilization: Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure. Civilizations can be rooted in the real world, or fantasy! Will your students declare themselves emperor of th
Preview of Pompeii Destruction Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Pompeii Destruction Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Created by
Learning Pyramid
Make learning about the destruction of the Roman city of Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius engaging and educational with this investigation activity! Your students will learn about the disaster of Pompeii through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking, and incorporates primary source testimony from Pliny the Younger. Perfect for lessons on ancient civilizations and world history, this resource makes Ancient Rome come to life!A visually engaging cas
Preview of Ancient Phoenicia: Ancient Phoenician Trade Routes Simulation

Ancient Phoenicia: Ancient Phoenician Trade Routes Simulation

Ancient history doesn't have to be dry and boring! Bring it to life with this easy and fun historical simulation. In this activity, students take on the role of a ship captain on the lucrative ancient Phoenician trade routes. At each trading port, they will trade one load of goods for another load of goods which are in demand at the next port. The rate of trade is determined by the roll of the dice. Will the trade be a success or a failure? Will their ship sink before they can make the next port
Preview of Julius Caesar Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Julius Caesar Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Created by
Learning Pyramid
Your students will try to crack the mystery of Julius Caesar's assassination with this engaging investigation activity for lessons about ancient Rome, the transition from Roman Republic to Empire, and ancient civilizations! Students will learn about the rise of Julius Caesar and his early demise, one of history's most significant events, through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with compr
Preview of Ancient Civilizations: Ziggurats Virtual Field Trip Google Earth Exploration

Ancient Civilizations: Ziggurats Virtual Field Trip Google Earth Exploration

Take your students on a virtual field trip to ancient Mesopotamia. Using a combination of Google Earth 360-degree views, informational text, visuals, and video content, your students will learn about and explore ancient ziggurats up close and from various perspectives.Your students will learn about and explore::: What are ziggurats? :: How they differ from Egyptian pyramids:: The Great Ziggurat of Ur:: Chogha Zanbil:: Tepe SialkThis Virtual Field Trip Includes::: Informational Text to build back
Preview of Ancient China Terracotta Warriors Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Ancient China Terracotta Warriors Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Created by
Learning Pyramid
Make learning about the Terracotta Warriors and ancient China engaging and educational with this investigation activity! Your students will try to crack the mystery of the creation of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Terracotta Warriors through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking. Perfect for lessons on ancient China, ancient civilizations, and world history, this resource makes history come to life.A visually engaging case file with comprehensi
Preview of Fall of Rome Ancient Roman Empire Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Fall of Rome Ancient Roman Empire Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Created by
Learning Pyramid
What caused the fall of the Roman Empire? Your students will explore leading theories, maps, and primary sources with this engaging investigation activity for lessons about ancient Rome! Students will learn about the division of the Roman Empire, its decline, and ultimate fall through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive background readings on the rise of Rome, the transiti
Preview of Maya Civilization Ancient Mesoamerica Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Maya Civilization Ancient Mesoamerica Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Created by
Learning Pyramid
What caused the collapse of the Maya civilization? Your students will try to crack the greatest mystery of Mesoamerican history with this engaging and educational investigation activity! Perfect for lessons on ancient Mesoamerica civilizations and world history, this resource makes history come to life. Students will learn about the Maya civilization and its rise and mysterious unsolved collapse through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking!A visually
Preview of Trojan War Ancient Greece Activity Iliad Homer CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Trojan War Ancient Greece Activity Iliad Homer CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Created by
Learning Pyramid
Did the Trojan War really happen? Was there truth behind Homer's Iliad? Your students will explore leading theories with this engaging investigation activity for lessons about Greece, the Iliad, and the ancient world! Students will learn about the Trojan War, Mycenean Greece, Homer, the Iliad, and more through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive background readings on the
Preview of Ancient Greece: Acropolis of Athens Virtual Field Trip Google Earth

Ancient Greece: Acropolis of Athens Virtual Field Trip Google Earth

Take your students on a virtual field trip to ancient Greece! Using a combination of Google Earth 360 degree views, informational text, visuals, and video content, your students will learn and explore ancient ruins up close! Your students will tour four locations at the Acropolis of Athens.Your students will learn about and explore::: Geographic location of Greece :: What is the Acropolis of Athens?:: The Propylaea:: Temple of Athena Nike:: The Parthenon:: The ErechtheionThis Virtual Field Trip
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Find Ancient History resources | TPT

If you’re an educator or parent looking for printable or digital resources to help your student learn about ancient history, TPT has got you covered. We’ve got a comprehensive collection of ancient history resources available, including activities and lessons on ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, ancient China, and ancient Mesopotamia, to name just a few. With plenty of TPT high-quality resources at your fingertips, you’ll be able to teach ancient history to your students with ease.

Ancient history activities to try

Here are a few examples of the different types of activities and lessons you can find on TPT to help teach students about ancient history:

Map Making

With map-making activities you can not only teach students about ancient civilizations, but also incorporate geography into your lessons. As they label and color maps, students can learn about important places in ancient civilizations, chart trade routes, and learn how empires expanded (and fell) over time.

Primary Source Analysis

One of the best ways to learn about ancient civilizations is through the artifacts and writings of people from that particular period of time. Encourage students to analyze primary sources to gain a deeper understanding about bygone eras of history. For instance, you can have students read accounts of the destruction of Pompeii and discuss it as a class.

Centers & Stations

Through the use of centers, students can collaborate and discuss topics and content they examine for each era in history. For example, you can have students navigate through four or five different centers or stations to help them learn about different aspects of Ancient Chinese culture, like literature, geography, government, and major historical events or achievements.

By making ancient history come to life through a variety of interactive and immersive activities, teachers can help students develop a deeper appreciation for the subject.

Frequently asked questions for teaching about ancient history

What is ancient history?

Ancient history refers to the period of human history that takes place from the invention of writing to late antiquity (spanning from about 3000 BC to AD 650). This era includes the study of various ancient civilizations, such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, India, and others. Ancient history plays a critical role in helping us understand the origins and development of human civilizations and the influence it had on contemporary cultures and societies.

What are examples of ancient history?

The Persian Wars, the rise of the Tang Dynasty, the campaigns of Alexander the Great, and the decline and fall of the Roman empire are all examples of important milestones and events that you can teach about in ancient history.

What types of ancient history resources are available on TPT?

There are many different types of ancient history resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units.

How do I find ancient history resources on TPT?

Educators can save time preparing ancient history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for ancient history resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.